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Event Must Haves

 

It’s better to be safe than sorry!  Since you never know what unexpected events may happen on your big day, we have prepared a list of “must haves” for you to keep on hand for those “just in case” moments. Pack the following items in a large portable tote bag or Rubbermaid type bin; you’ll be glad you did!

 

 

  • Small sewing kit

  • Aspirin/Tylenol

  • $20 (you never know what you may need it for)

  • Coins (parking meters, vending machines, etc.)

  • Visine

  • Tweezers

  • Touch up make-up*

  • Safety pins*

  • Straight pins

  • Small scissors

  • Small can of hair spray (for both hair and stopping minor hosiery runs)*

  • Extra buttons

  • Hair pins

  • Tissue

  • Cotton balls

  • Cotton swabs

  • Band aids

  • Small snacks (i.e. crackers, granola bars, dried fruit, etc.)

  • Breath mints*

  • Small bottle of water

  • Brush/comb for hair touchups*

  • Disposable camera for candid shots

  • Small portable mirror*

  • Travel size bottle of favorite perfume

  • Hand lotion

  • Dental floss

  • Crazy Glue

  • Touch up fingernail & toenail polish*

  • Clear nail polish (for hosiery runs)*

  • Nail file*

  • Nail clippers

  • Extra suitable pair of earrings for the girl/woman of honor (in case she should happen to lose one of her original pair)

  • Extra earring backs*

  • Local taxi company phone number (just in case)

  • List of vendors and phone numbers (should you need to contact one of them)

  • Cell phone numbers of those in the court of honor and family

  • Baby wipes

  • Shoe polish

  • Scotch tape

  • Chalk (to cover last minute smudges on gown)

  • Hem tape

  • Spot remover

  • Matches

  • Wrinkle out spray

  • Straws (to sip something to drink without smudging lipstick)

  • Smelling salts

  • Sanitary supplies*

  • Handkerchief*

 

*Keep these items in an evening bag. To be available at all times.

 

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